Recent content by CSMcKillip

I have an older R22 - 16k SeaMach AC system. The pump is a 115v 500GPH standard unit that is connected to a sea strainer. I was at the boat last night 105 in the cabin and started the unit, after 1 hour it lowered down to 95 but remained right around that temp. The unit isn’t freezing up, but...

One more thought: There is space between the top of the keel and the bottom of the bilge. You can see this thru the tubes that connect the different section of keel bolts. Any water that may be in that space could show at any keel bolt. Water will find the easiest way up and out. So, even if...

Yep, that oil filter looks damaged and the alt. Bracket being replaced. Looks like some wiring needs to be cleaned up as well- overall it looks just like every other M25. I will also note that there is a Ericson 33 that has sailed from NY down to the Equator. Great read of Bill’s adventures...

If your sale goes thru- I will be happy to take several photos of the headliner, where the zippers are and photos of the teak trim.

Is the headliner installed backlot gone? Did they keep the old one to template it?

It’s a 40yr old boat, at 12k it’s a good deal IMO.

Mx25- my own personal experience with this platform has been reliable. I have never had a problem with ours in the last 13 years of service. I change the water pump impeller every year. I sail on a lake so I start the engine - back out and sail. I start her up coming back and put her in the...

Chain locker it the forpeak, check for soft spots behind the hatch hardware, not the hinges but the stupid clasp that just goes into raw fiberglass. Check to forward hatch- these are Leemar Superhatches and nothing is made for them anymore. So if there is crazing on the acrylic you will be...

The bulkheads are no concern. They are 1/4 thin plywood and provide no structural support. The chain plates attach to stainless rods in the interior and attach down to the TAFG. The leaking keel bolt: this could be a case of the keel being detached from the hull. Not a big deal as well. I have...

Every hole in a sailboat is suspect to leaking. If we are just talking about the forward section of the boat from your photo. You have the rub rail, Stansion bases, the navigation lights, anchor locker- usually has a drain hole. Forward cleats, the anchor locker hardware to lock it down. The...

I have not done anything yet, still thinking about adding it. My main goal is to be able to de-power the main in 12-15 and reef the main to keep the boat as flat as possible. I am thinking I can get this done for about 1500.00 and may add some lazy jacks to help single handling.

I am looking for a Lewmar port- I think it was a model 70 with the 3 hinges. Let me know.

Starting out this site was a tremendous help. Over the years I have read a ton of wealthy information about our boats and that is what makes the “Ericson” for me.....

ours was screwed down like Loren above, about 30 plugged screws. When we replaced our floor,..... Every new Ericson owners post..

Also, from my experience I will never paint over gelcoat, if I do it’s a last resort.